"Old Drag Racers"

Mark Yacavone · 12-18-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore

April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years.

I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

Dan Lattimore · 12-19-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

Mark, If I could find one which I think is a total impossibility ---- I'm sure it would be a tintype.

Bob Bender · 12-19-2012, 01:33 AM

I started in October 1964 at age 15 and got kicked out till March 1965. What Fun !!!!!!!!!!

SSDiv6 · 12-19-2012, 02:40 AM

Always enjoyed listening to the racing stories and their personal views about the changes that have transpired from some of the older guys such as Pete Kost, Vic Hobbs, Jim Waldo, Don Wann and Dave Wren.

George Fitzpatrick · 12-19-2012, 09:35 AM

The competitive juice‘s never stop. You just change what you race.

Dave Ley · 12-19-2012, 05:54 PM

My father was a racer and took me to my first race in 1966. Been hooked ever since. Wow, I guess I'll be starting my 47th season in 2013 !

12-19-2012, 01:33 AM	#3
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SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,583 Times in 582 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" Always enjoyed listening to the racing stories and their personal views about the changes that have transpired from some of the older guys such as Pete Kost, Vic Hobbs, Jim Waldo, Don Wann and Dave Wren.

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Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 424 Likes: 1,809 Liked 241 Times in 44 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" My father was a racer and took me to my first race in 1966. Been hooked ever since. Wow, I guess I'll be starting my 47th season in 2013 ! __________________ Dave Ley